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5mm brass threaded vacuum ports
CR Special mounting adapters (Spigots) pg1
CR Special mounting adapters (Spigots) pg2
Carb Holders (4) KZ1000/1100 34 rubber
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Good news on my used 1075 cylinder, machine shop got most of the scratch out and he said it was so small and so close to the top that it would not compromise compression or cause oil burning. Cylinder walls are straight and cylinder to piston clearance is on the tight side of service limits. I got really lucky considering everything was used.
Also got my new carb spigots and intake boots. Took a picture of the short ones that were on the caebs when i got them. I have plenty of room to drill and tap for vacuum ports.
I am thinking of porting the head just a bit so I can get a smooth transition. I just want to take that little bit of material out and blend it in a bit. I'm not talking a full port and polish.
As always comments are welcomed.
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swest wrote: Glad to hear about your cylinder. So that's what you meant by spigot. Drill into them. I opened my intakes so there wouldn't be a step and cause a vortex to interrupt air/fuel flow. I just wish I could have built up around the outside for more mating surface. Not even 1/4 inch to seal. Just had a vacuum leak there and did what I tell everyone not to do. I used Permatex to seal them. It worked.
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How far in did you go to blend it? I was thinking a 1/2"-3/4" should do it.
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Hope you guys like it, still need to clean the carbs up a bit.
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kaw-a-holic wrote:
swest wrote: Glad to hear about your cylinder. So that's what you meant by spigot. Drill into them. I opened my intakes so there wouldn't be a step and cause a vortex to interrupt air/fuel flow. I just wish I could have built up around the outside for more mating surface. Not even 1/4 inch to seal. Just had a vacuum leak there and did what I tell everyone not to do. I used Permatex to seal them. It worked.
Steve
How far in did you go to blend it? I was thinking a 1/2"-3/4" should do it.
I only went in 1/4 inch. Didn't know if I would keep them. I wouldn't hog out too much.
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kaw-a-holic wrote: Thought I would post a sneak peek. Its just a rough in so I could get some measurements for my custom air intake.
Hope you guys like it, still need to clean the carbs up a bit.
Air box?
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what kind of rear sets are those?
and i would make some kind of bracket from carbs to frame so to hold the carbs straight. rubber boots over time hang with the heat of the engine and weight .
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spdygon wrote: bike looking good...coming along.
what kind of rear sets are those?
and i would make some kind of bracket from carbs to frame so to hold the carbs straight. rubber boots over time hang with the heat of the engine and weight .
Yes, that is what I had to do with my VM26s. This will be a different situation. The idea is to use the trapezoid shaped area ,between engine area and under seat area, to frame in a filter between to pieces of aluminum. The engine side will have 4 holes the with header pipe that goes to each carb inlet. The under seat side will be open but with mesh material to hold the filter element in place. So basically a intake header? Why? Why not? I don't have a an air box. The problem with pods is that the outside ones lean out the faster you go down the road. I figured if I have intake runners to the carbs I can ensure constant velocity to each carb.
As for the rear sets those are Les Holt prototypes. They work very well and look nice. Currently he has been away from his machining equipment so production is slow. He is a member here and you can send him a PM. Not sure how often he checks in these days. I talked to him via email before Christmas if he does not respond to PM let me send me a PM with your email address in it and I will forward him your contact info.
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